Re: Battery vs. Tender

[Robert Silas <robert.silas@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

The accessory plug's fuse will burn instantly if it used for boosting.
Bob Silas



- ----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Martin Lodahl" <lodahl@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <oilheads@xxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Saturday, December 13, 2003 2:28 PM
Subject: RE: Battery vs. Tender


> Bob advised:
>
> > Install a direct connection to the POSITIVE  pole of the battery.  I did
> > that after, on a trip 4,000 km from home, I could not give a boost to
the
> > K75s which my son rode.
> > The direct connection is placed into the fuse box. A very handy
> > installation, just like the external fuel filter.
>
> This sounds especially useful, as the manual pointedly advises against
> jump-starting through the accessory plug.  Nice.
>
> Thanks!
>
>      - Martin
> --
> Martin Lodahl of Auburn, CA
> lodahl@xxxxxxxxxxxx
> UNIX Pro, Motorcyclist, Musician, etc.

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